Learning to Make Sofa Cushions

Mend old couch cushions using basic craft supplies.

Couch cushions feel saggy and slouchy when they are broken down and old. Instead of sinking a lot of money into buying a new couch, you can fix the old couch cushions by making new cushions using the old cushion covers. This saves you money while enabling you to keep using a well-loved couch. Refill your broken down couch cushions using a few inexpensive materials that are found at any arts and crafts or fabric supply store.

Things You'll Need

• Seam ripper
• Cushion infill
• Safety pins
• Sewing needle
• Nylon thread

Instructions

1. Turn the couch cushion on its side with the seam facing up. Cut the seam using a seam ripper along one side of the cushion.

2. Remove all the infill from inside the couch cushion, and discard the infill.

3. Stuff the cushion with new infill through the opening. Use foam infill for a firmer cushion, cotton or wool infill for a slightly less firm cushion or polyester or down infill for a softer cushion. The more you fill the cushion, the firmer the cushion will be.

4. Pin the edges of the opening back together again using safety pins. Do not overlap or fold the edges of the opening over each other.

5. Sew the opening closed again using a chain stitch with nylon thread. Cut off any excess thread before using the couch cushion.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a pre-formed infill cushion instead of loose infill if you prefer a more uniform-looking cushion.

• Keep sharp seam rippers, safety pins and sewing needles away from children.